Monday, January 03, 2011

Queen Youtube talks politics in Wikileaks

"Queen Rania chimed in on the issue as well, saying that success for moderate Arab states was critically important in order to defeat Iran's agenda. She said that Jordan was trying to become a model, a place where people say, "this is the kind of country we want to live in." The Queen said this is the only strategy that will ultimately work in countering Iranian influence - "this is what they're afraid of." Jordan's economic reforms and support for education are part of that overall effort, but the going is tough - the Queen said that "sometimes it feels like we're swimming against the current."". Personally, I don't want to live in the same country with you, o most boring and dull queen (married to a most boring and dull king--what a couple). (thanks anonymous)

Comic by Terry Furry, reproduced from "Heard the One About the Funny Leftist?" by Cris Thompson, East Bay Express

As'ad's Bio

As'ad AbuKhalil, born March 16, 1960. From Tyre, Lebanon, grew up in Beirut. Received his BA and MA from American University of Beirut in pol sc. Came to US in 1983 and received his PhD in comparative government from Georgetown University. Taught at Tufts University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Colorado College, and Randolph-Macon Woman's College. Served as a Scholar-in-Residence at Middle East Institute in Washington DC. He served as free-lance Middle East consultant for NBC News and ABC News, an experience that only served to increase his disdain for maintream US media. He is now professor of political science at California State University, Stanislaus. His favorite food is fried eggplants.

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